Overcoming Barriers to Fulfilling Purpose

When it comes to pursuing one's dreams, there are times when you may feel inadequate.  The idea comes to mind that if you had access to certain abilities or resources, it would be much easier for you to go after what you desire.  My decision making has certainly been affected by such thoughts over the years, which is why stories like that of America's Got Talent contestant Mandy Harvey are so inspiring.  Each time I see the video of her appearance on the hit television show, it greatly encourages me to see setbacks as set-ups for even greater comebacks.

Mandy's story is a reminder that everything YOU think is needed is not required. Neither your condition nor your position can limit you, as long as you're willing to not give up the pursuit of YOUR path to greatness.  As Mandy indicated in her interview, it was her desire to sing.  When her condition suddenly changed, she had to decide between giving up altogether or finding an alternative path to fulfilling what she understood to be her purpose.

When life presents challenges that affect your ability to move forward in your purpose, don't mistake the attack against your path as an attack against your purpose.  As the scriptures read in 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT), "The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure."  To help you withstand the temptation to quit, Yahweh is committed to showing you a way to escape whatever has presented itself to block the manifestation of destiny.

Watch Mandy Harvey's performance and interview

The Creator has fashioned you to overcome life's obstacles.  For David writes in Psalm 139:14 (NLT), "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous--how well I know it."  In acknowledging that you are "fearfully and wonderfully made," just trust that what you have is enough and confidently make full use of it. Just like Mandy Harvey found her way of escape from deafness to still pursue her purpose in vocal music, you also can overcome the changing dynamics that tend to halt ordinary people from pursuing extraordinary aspirations.  You are more than a conquerer through Yeshua (Jesus), who loves you; and Yahweh will see to it that His purposes are fulfilled: "You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed" (Psalm 139:16 NLT).